Part 3: Definitions

1.3.1    Overview

1.	This Part defines terms and explains concepts used in Chapters 1 to 17.
2.	The terms defined in this Part apply to more than one Chapter. Terms with a special definition used only in particular areas are defined in that area.
3.	Special definitions about dependants are in Division 2 of this Part.
4.	Special definitions about overseas conditions of service are in Chapter 12 Part 3.
5.	The Acts Interpretation Act 1901 and the Defence Act 1903 contain definitions of other terms that may apply. Example 1: The Defence Act 1903 defines cadet, member, officer, remuneration, the Permanent Forces and the Reserves. Example 2: The Acts Interpretation Act 1901 specifies how to work out periods of time and defines some commonly used words, including Australia, month, calendar year, financial year, the Commonwealth.
6.	Time is expressed using a 24-hour clock system.
7.	If a term is not defined anywhere in this manual or other legislation, it has the same meaning as in the Macquarie Dictionary. (This subclause is policy guidance.)

1.3.2    Contents

This Part includes the following Divisions:
Division 1	Definitions – general (clauses 1.3.3 to 1.3.73)
Division 2	Definitions – dependants (clauses 1.3.74 to 1.3.84)

PACMAN                                                              AL7 (February 2006)                                                    Chapter 1 – Part 3 – 1